Well…its not Monday anymore… but screw it.
I’ve had a really up and down week (or more) but I managed to tick some of my goals off. Actually writing these posts – as unmotivated as I feel at the time really does help because its so easy to forget what I HAVE achieved during a shitty week so writing them down is kind of like an ‘oh yeah’ moment where you feel a little better afterwards 🙂
So…
Last week I finished one of the books I was reading so one aim for the next week is to review it on here and finally do an Amazon review as promised. I am now starting the next one and so far I like it (even though I’m only a few pages in lol) I’m waiting for a time where I can sit and read a good chunk at my leisure rather than squeezing bits in here and there and only half paying attention so hopefully I’ll get to do that soon 🙂
I made my counselling appointment with the newbie…actually I went one step further and had a full blown session with her there and then…I survived and it was actually good to be surprised with it. It meant I didn’t have the time to fret about it beforehand (or chicken out and cancel) I will write about that more later on…regardless I like her and have the next one booked in the next week or so 🙂
I got paid...I went shopping…I practically forced myself to BUY something to wear as for the first hour or so I wandered around picking things up and then convincing myself I didn’t need or want them and leaving empty handed. I’m so not used to treating myself lol but I ended up with a sweet dress, some practical stuff and a bunch of stuff for other people lol. I still have some set aside for hubbys birthday AND more just ‘in the account’ Saying that its been less than a week ha ha but it feels nice to be able to run out for some milk without counting the pennies and checking the account so I think I’ll be able to curb my spending and stick to what I need- we shall see.
Attempt 1
Attempt 2
Also I have been practicing baking and decorating cakes in preparation for his birthday cake. I started with one layer of basic marble cake so it’s a bit flat lol but I just wanted to try icing it… my first attempt was terrible lol HOWEVER I didn’t have a rolling pin so… what’s that saying about blaming their tools? It tasted bloody amazing though!
The second attempt I played with cherries which actually dried the cake out a bit (as did putting it in the fridge) but the decorating improved a bit. Next time I’m going to do 2 layers (stacked) with cream and jam in the middle…mmmmm wish me luck lol
The Shine On Award
I was recently nominated for the Shine On Award by Writing The Body http://writingthebody.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/shine-on-award/ (Thank you very much 🙂 ) Of course it comes with rules -post it, link back, nominate 15 bloggers and share 7 random things about yourself. As always do what you wish with the award…I always do lol
Shine On Award
7 random things:
I don’t like ice cream
Today I am bloated
I SHOULD be doing housework right now
I reverse parked a disabled van last week and still feel proud of myself
I haven’t bitten my nails for over a month
I keep having nightmares lately
I wouldn’t mind going back to bed today
Questions:
1. Rank these kinds of weather from best to worst: Sunny and hot, misty and cold, rain and cool, snow, ice, windy
My answers: Sunny and hot – Rain and cool – Windy – Misty and cold- snow – ice
2. Do you like outdoor music festivals?
My answer: No. Hate them,
3. Do you like drinking water?
My answer: yes, it used to be all I drank (apart from alcohol lol) but over the last few years tea and coffee has taken over so now it has to be ice cold
4. Favourite alcoholic drink
My answer: Vodka and coke or baileys
5. Best drug experience
My answer: I overdosed once (pain meds) when I was a teenager and the hallucinations were hilarious – dangerous of course and stupid and that would never happen again.
6. Most fun while not taking anything
My answer: lol I don’t ‘take anything’ so I suppose most things that are meant to be fun…
7. Greatest sorrow:
My answer: 2013
Nominees:
EVERY ONE OF YOU…yes you! I can’t choose a handful of you -especially as I haven’t caught up with anyone on here lately and so many of you inspire me in different ways so I want ALL of YOU to shine on 🙂
If you want this award…you are welcome to it…You deserve it 🙂
My goals for this week:
I have been sent 2,000 vinyl singles…yup 2,000! Which I need to sort through and try and sell somewhere… any ideas?
I need to get some of these thoughts written down and blogged as they’re taking over my mind a little
I will make that double layer cake and it will be great
I will be careful with my spending
Read & Review
PoGeHaGo:
I am happy that my cakes are improving
I am happy I got to blog today
I am thankful for my best friend from home being just a phone call away
Seeing as last weeks goals (posted here) pretty much went out the window – apart from getting a photo with Mr&Mrs BeetleyPete 😀 I figured it was about time I got these Awards Posts done…..
I have quite a few awards to hand out today….bear with me. Its my own fault for not passing them on sooner really lol Anyhow I will comply with the ‘rules’ of each apart from the amount of nominations I need to make as that could take a while…but you never know I may get a second wind on this 😉
So…without further ado…
THANK YOU ALL FOR MY AWARDS 🙂 It’s only fair to send some back your way so see below to find out which ones you’ve got 😉 Also, seeing as I haven’t had a chance to catch up regularly I also think it’s only fair to pass these awards to those I HAVE been in touch with lately….congrats all xB
3. Answer the questions
4. Nominate and let them know
5. Send them 11 new questions
My Facts: (There’s not much people on here don’t already know lol)
1- I wear glasses – I call them ‘me goggles’ and cant see much without them
2- I don’t like my forehead being on show…lol… I USED to cover it with a side fringe etc but more recently I’ve let it out a bit more often (saves me straightening my hair lol)
3- I am a dirty smoker
4- I have just eaten waaay too many sweets and feel a bit sick… but I might have one more anyway
5- I love watching TopGear
6- I missed the first half of the new season of ‘ONCE’ and am pissed about it
7 – I love driving…
8- ….I rarely have anywhere to drive though…or enough money to spend once there lol
9 – I am meant to be getting ready for work right now
10- My exs mum and I once stole my exs car to retrieve something the ex was too scared to get himself (wimp)
11-I cant think of anything to write for number 11
Questions:
1. Name an enduring sorrow, something that has lasted for over a year Does the finale of ‘LOST’ count? I was SO angry at the ending – especially as I had guessed from the first season…6 years that took…6 years!!!!!
2. Best song that captures an enduring sorrow I suppose for me that would be 30 Seconds to Mars – The Kill…why? see this post
3. Band with the best lyrics Jeebus these questions are hard….I couldn’t possibly choose
4. Band with the best music Same as above
5. How do you relate to nature? I mean do you need it, trees, lakes, seas, mountains etc Views and things… fine, I appreciate the prettiness but only when I can go back to the comfort of my home afterwards
6. Appliance you cannot do without. Some kind of water boiling device…I need my instant coffee
7. Have you ever been bullied? describe it (if you feel ok that is) Yes, over 6 years by a group of 13 girls. Nothing physical thankfully (apart from the odd thing thrown at me now and then) but verbal, emotional bullying. It broke me down and took a long time to get over.
8. Did you ever sleep with someone because that would be easier than telling that person or persons, no? Describe that…if you feel ok No…possibly…maybe. More because I wasn’t too fussed about whether we did or didn’t, I think I was more interested to find out whether we could go there and how it would be… so we did…and it didn’t really change anything either way so we never did again and remained friends.
9. is there a painter you like? Link please… I’m going modern on this one http://maugryph.com/2013/06/17/a-different-dragon-ipad-drawing/
10. favourite youtube clip…link please Oh god …don’t judge me lol…
11. Most masochistic thing about you…..this is me after all …. describe if you feel ok. This is me so I had to Google that lol and I think I will leave this one blank
Questions for Nominees:
1 What’s the gossip?
2 Favourite Colour?
3 What do you do for a living?
4 Do you enjoy it
5 What’s you favourite quote? (and why?)
6 Sweet or savoury?
7 Favourite film of all time?
8 Where in the world are you?
9 Where in the world would you love to be?
10 Best moment of your life (so far) ?
11 What activity do you love the most? and why
What to do:
Thank the Super Sweet Blogger that nominated you.
Answer 5 Super Sweet questions.
Include the Super Sweet Blogging Award in your blog post.
Nominate your nominees on their blog.
Q&A
Cookies or Cake? – Cookies
Chocolate or Vanilla? – Vanilla
Favourite Sweet Treat? – Sweets! Chewy ones….Sooo bad for my teeth
When do you crave sweet things most? All day every day lol
Sweet Nickname – My husband calls me ass-eyes….
Nominees for the Super Sweet Award: (You guys are the sweetest 😉 )
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A few awards in one here but seeing as I have 2 of them and this is already a mammoth post I will kindly steal the 2 I don’t already have 😉 The hug award and the Dragon something award lol http://ethicalhedonism.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/its-certainly-raining-awards/
Hug Award
Dragons Loyalty
I’m guessing there were a lot of ‘rules’ for these so thankfully they have been merged down *phew* Saying that the questions aren’t exactly easy lol 😉
Questions:
What is the meaning of life? 42? Whatever you want it to mean
Happiness is all about? looking back one day and crying from the good memories or from the better ones you’re making
Why did you start a blog? To say the things I couldn’t say to my friends/family/husband, to find people whom understand, have been there, experienced life…to find people to communicate with – from a distance and not worry about isolating myself with the truth
What is more important in your life relationships or fame? Relationships…. its lonely at the top – or so I’ve heard
One thing which you like the most about blogging? I couldn’t choose one! Support, inspiration, encouragement, friendships; Having no worries about pouring my heart out, no pre judgements, everyone is as open as they want to be about what they want to be – yet you feel like you’ve known them forever.
What’s the best decision you ever made? To take a chance on a few things in the past – I have faith in them turning out alright.
Do you believe that unconditional love really exists in any kind of relationship? Yes, family for sure but I think even if the relationship failed there are still some relationships/people you could love forever, no matter what…It doesn’t mean you’re going to be walked all over though
Do you believe in Karma’s if yes then what are bad and good karma according to you? I didn’t, but then I got kicked by a bunch of bad shit…so now I’m wondering what i did so bad lol….I’m hoping its true though because all the good I’ve been doing has to amount to something right?
Do you believe in rebirth or afterlife if yes then why? I would LOVE to, I was raised catholic so I’m not supposed to believe in rebirth but I’m not a practicing catholic and that’s my favourite idea – as far as death goes anyway.
What is the best moment of your life? I couldn’t say – there have been some great ones but they’ve always been tainted by SOMETHING – before, during, after…some thing that has taken away the ‘greatest’ part…because its not been pure, or perfect etc. My happy place is ‘the carrot’ (blogged here)that’s as pure as it gets
My Nominees for the Hug Award – I KNOW you guys could use a hug recently -hope things are looking up xxx:
‘Let’s all think about “kindness” and make it our goal to perform just one special act of kindness every day! It has to be a special act of kindness that actually takes an effort. Vic was a kind and generous person. Her legacy is one of kindness and generosity. So I have come up with an award… The Rose of Kindness Award. I would like to add that we need to remember that our existence here is fragile, and we never have as much time with people as we think we do. If there is someone or someone’s out there that you love, don’t neglect that and don’t put off engaging with them because death waits for no-one… Be kind and gentle. Cherish your relationships remember to be kind…. Pay it forward!’
Rules of the Rose of Kindness Award:
Add the Rose of Kindness Award on your blog
Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog
Nominate 13 bloggers whose kindness you have experienced
Post why you are nominating each of your nominees
Let the nominees know that you nominated them
Suggest one special act of kindness that the world may benefit from My nominees are:
And finally the Very Inspiring Blogger Award Http://writingthebody.wordpress.com/2013/05/29/very-inspiring-blogger-award-2/
Very Inspiring Blogger
The rules
List 7 random facts
Nominate up to 15 people for it. 7 Facts about me
1 Tomorrow I will be driving a van (full of people) and I am nervous as hell
2 Yesterday I celebrated one year of rupture-free ovaries
3 I miss my blonde hair
4 Payday cannot come soon enough
5 I am bored of writing this looooong post
6 Its only 9pm and almost time for bed (early start)
7 I have no battery on my phone and really wanted to do some e-reading before nodding off…but my charger cable isn’t long enough boooooooo
I THINK I got everything done 🙂
Thank you all again (Thank you thank you thank you)and Congrats all to the nominees – As always please don’t feel obliged to pass them on, just know I am thinking of you 🙂
So…lets get going. As always if you are nominated please do not feel obliged to do anything with your award – just know I appreciate your blogging presence so thank you all. ALSO I’m going to try not to double up people and awards for the record…I’d probably award all 4 awards to all nominees. Finally…CAN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES PLEASE CLARIFY WHETHER OR NOT YOU RECIEVED A NOTIFICATION FOR THIS POST.
Seed of Light Award:
‘Planting is easy: if you receive this award, simply pass it on to another blogger who inspires you through the beauty of their words/images as well as any blog which brings joyful awareness to nature and our connection to each other.’
This one does not say how many bloggers so….I’m opting for just one and that is http://greenembers.wordpress.com/about/ How could I NOT nominate you for this? You have connected so many of us with the RCC… Thank you
The Semper Fidelis Award:
Semper Fidelis is Latin and means Always Loyal. Loyalty means the world to me. I am very loyal myself, but I’ve got major trust issues as well. And I think trust is very important if you are sharing so much of yourself with people you meet through the internet. So I am working on that! 🙂
Why the wolves? Because wolves have very strong ties with their pack. Like a family or a great group of friends. And I just love them!
This award stands for the loyalty and love between friends. The Rules:
Add the Semper Fidelis Award logo somewhere on your blog.
Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog.
Nominate 5 bloggers who’s loyalty and friendship you value and you consider being part of your ‘pack of wolves’ on WordPress.
Post something special for each one of your nominees and dedicate it to them. This can be a quote, saying, poem, picture, anything you think that would fit that person.
Nominate ( no limit of nominations ) other bloggers for this award and link back to them.
Notify those bloggers of the award requirements.
The 7 questions:
1-If you could create your planet what would it look like? Like the sweet world in wreck it Ralph…but all fat/calorie free
2-If you could visit one nation you have never visited before, what nation would that be? The united…Nation…? Alien…Nation? No…? Lol
3-Have you ever taken a long distance train trip? Yup I went to Venice (from UK) on a coach once…24 hours it took…that’s a long ass trip lol Aside from that Jamaica…America…
4-What is something you would collectively change about humanity? A shed load more honesty
5-What is your favourite song? 30 Seconds to Mars -The Kill
6-If you could meet one person who is still alive who would you choose to meet? JB!! From JLS…I’d hug him, lick his face and then knee him in the balls for letting the group split!
7-If you could choose one symbol to represent you, what would that symbol be and why? Piranha? Cause if you piss me off I’ll eat you alive! lol OOORRRR a Labrador… kind, loyal and helpful but barks at things on TV, chews up your stuff if you ignore me and poos in your shoe if you wind me up.
The rules are as follows;
1.The Nominee of the Wonderful Team member Readership Award shall display the logo on his/her blog.
2.The Nominee shall nominate 14 readers they appreciate over a period of 7 days, all at once or little by little.
3.The Nominee shall name his/her Wonderful Team Member Readership Award nominees on a post or on posts during 7 days.
OR basically…
Over a period of 7 days (1 week), the Nominee shall nominate a number of readers that he or she appreciates – this can be done at any rate during the week. It can be all on one day or a few on one day and a few on another day, as most convenient to the Nominee.
The Nominee shall name his or her Wonderful Team Member Readership Award nominees on a post or on posts during the 7 day (1 week) period.
I’m going to nominate all in one go as I know I’ll end up stressing about doing them throughout the week so….. Nominees: http://writingthebody.wordpress.com/about/ We started off to a bit of a rocky start…but now I couldn’t imagine blog life without him 🙂
http://ismellarant.wordpress.com/about/ Sent me a rather lovely email a few days ago…which was a pleasant surprise considering has usually a ranter 😉 (Yes if you want to be nominated nice emails, chocolates…money…. they all help the cause 😉 )
http://beetleypete.wordpress.com/about/ Cause I know you LOVE awards…and I’ve told you I’m never going to let you forget how much you make my blog worth…well.. blogging 🙂
I wish I could nominate everyone, I’ve tried to mix it up a bit with my nominees this time…a bit lol. I’ve seen many posts where people say ‘JUST TAKE IT IF YOU WANT IT!!!’ I’m always tempted but I usually feel too cheeky to do so lol so if you WOULD like this award… then consider it awarded…to you… from me 🙂 (cheques addressed to….)
BTW: I am still waaaay behind with my reader so although I may not have visited your blog lately I do appreciate all the comments and support you send my way and I WILL be seeing you soon . In the mean time if you aren’t aware of some of the blogs above please visit them…you wont be disappointed 🙂
Ok long overdue post….I have been awarded 2 awards – by 4 different people 🙂 so it’s about time I thanked them and shared the love. As always, you don’t have to do anything if nominated (except feel like a legend) its down to your own personal choice so please don’t feel obliged… Just know that you’re thought of 🙂
Personally I like honouring them and passing them on – if only to brighten someone’s day and show appreciation…this time I have tried to nominate some different people… So without further ado…
The rules:
Thank (and link) the person whom Awarded it to you.
Nominate 12 people
Ask them these simple questions…here they are, with my answers.
1. Cookies or Cake? Cookies (or biscuits) hands down.
2. Chocolate or Vanilla? I suppose if I HAD to eat ice cream (yuck) or milkshake in one flavour it would be vanilla.
3. Favourite Sweet Treat? Sweets sweets sweets! Chewy ones (explains the weak teeth)
4. When do you crave sweet things the most? Times of the month I guess. Chocolate and a certain fizzy sweets can stop my migraines in their tracks
5. Sweet Nick Name? My uncle called me peanut… More savoury than sweet really; most of the others have been joke ones.
The rules
1. Thank the Liebster Blog presenter who nominated you and link back to their blog
2. Post 11 facts about yourself, answer the 11 questions you were asked and create 11 questions for your nominees
3. Nominate 11 blogs who you feel deserve to be noticed and leave a comment on their blog letting them know they have been chosen
4. Display the Liebster Award logo
11 facts about me:
-I’m 27 years old
-I don’t like animals
-I love experimenting with cooking… But they usually go terribly wrong so end up with the same dishes on a loop
-I’m looking forward to starting work for another person to talk to, some extra cash and a nice distraction
– I’m currently using this post as an excuse to NOT finish composing a message which could make or (more likely) break a friendship – and I’m nervous
– I have too many thoughts, too much to write and too little time
– today I am feeling… Indifferent
– I’m desperate for the loo but can’t be bothered to go
-I’m running out of facts about me
– I’m looking forward to posting this later
-I’m out of sugar and in need of one last coffee
My answers: As I have been asked 2 different sets of questions I’m going to merge them (choose the easy ones basically)
Do you produce your best writing during the day or at night? Usually daytime IF I get the chance… Because I’m alone and in the zone without interruption.
If you had to produce a protest placard, what would be the message that you write on it? Zombies are people too!
When you were 20 years old, what were you doing with your life? e.g. studying, working, etc. I was in my first year of university studying fashion and footwear, working in a bar.
What was the first music concert/gig/festival that you ever attended? Probably Michael Jackson – cant remember the name but the tickets had his eyes and some kind of crown(?) and a bunch of animals all around (I think)
Which filling(s) would be inside your ultimate sandwich? Mmmmm cucumber, thin cheese, assorted meats and maybe a line of mayo
At this precise moment in time, would you say that you are truly happy? Not particularly no lol
What makes you happy? I would say honesty but that’s not always the case as the truth hurts so… Feeling able to be myself
What genres do you read? Trashy fiction, romance, Girly ones, self help etc
What is one thing you like about your life now? Well… It’s definitely not boring lol
Are you still in contact with any childhood friends? One – 22 years strong
How do you manage stress? I don’t, I bottle it and then explode lol. OR I blog… Blogging helps 🙂
11 questions for you:
-How do you like your eggs in the morning?
– Aren’t you tired? Cause you’ve been running round my mind all day
– Is that a chipolata in your pocket…?
– Did it hurt? When you fell from heaven?
– Was your dad a thief?… Cause he… You get where this is going
– Early mornings or late nights?
– Sweet or savoury?
– Monkeys or dolphins?
– Would you like to be a member of the opposite sex…just for one day
-How do you mend a broken heart?
-Why do fools fall in love?
Nominees for the Liebster Award http://romeconstructioncrew.com/ and every member of it… Bit of a cop out but there are so many of you I’m struggling to keep up lol and you all help me stay motivated -as is the nature of the ‘crew’ so you deserve some acknowledgement …. (Thank you all)
As always i must mention Pete… http://beetleypete.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/a-week-off/ the DADDY of my blogging world…Pete, I’m NOT nominating you…just mentioning you…in a post about awards….in the nominations section….*cough cough*
So that’s it…Thank you all again, congrats to all those nominees…now do what you will with them…fly my pretties fly!
I have been awarded 2 awards – by 3 different bloggers so thank you all so much 🙂
So, first up is the Family Award
Award Description:
“This is an award for everyone who is part of the “WordPress Family” I started this award on the basis that the WordPress family has taken me in, and showed me love and a caring side only WordPress can show. The way people take a second to be nice, to answer a question and not make things a competition amazes me here. I know I have been given many awards, but I wanted to leave my own legacy on here by creating my own award, as many have done before. This represents “Family” we never meet, but are there for us as family. It is my honour to start this award.”
Of course these nominations are probably going to be repeats of previous nominees…because you’re my blogging family; you’re the ones I feel (the most) comfortable (ish) around and I’m going to pass on the love (deal with it 😉 ) BeetleyPete….THE DADDY of my blog world. If I piss off Pete…I know I’m in trouble Behind the mask of abuse -ALWAYS hope 😉 Donna – My cheerleader Green Embers – You keep me motivated…naturally 😉 Mocha -Off to a bumpy start but it didn’t take long for me to realise that this guy is rather profound and insightful. He keeps me on the straight and narrow Doggys style – Never far away 🙂 Crazy Bunny – your turn to do an award post 😉 (Oh did I not get to 10? Oh well…lol)
4. Let your 10 Family members know you have awarded them (I’m relying on pingbacks) 5. That is it. Just please pick 10 people that have taken you as a friend, and spread the love.
Next up is the Interesting Blog Award -Created AND nominated by Crazy Bunny – Thanking you sweets. Check out her blog -http://crazybunny66.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/may-i-introduce-the-interesting-blog-award/
Rules: 1. Thank the person who nominated you -Thank you Crazy bunny 😉
2. List 5 random facts about yourself *I am 5,5 *I am currently wearing dinosaur claw slippers *And watching ‘the voice’ while writing this *And thinking of what to eat *AND am considering whether or not I would ‘do’ that guy from the script
4. Answer the 5 questions and Ask the nominees 5 questions of your choice MY Answers: a. Why did you start your blog? I needed an outlet for some rather personal (but not too personal to stop me blogging it lol) marriage issues…so here I am b. What was the most embarrassing situation you have ever been in? On my wedding night I was peer pressured into taking a triple shot of jager…lifting the cup with no hands…from my new husbands lap…whilst wearing an ivory dress (classy or what!?) I failed, I had to take more than one go and I still cringe to this day…I then went back to the hotel and vommed ALL night…sexy ha ha. Oh well that will teach them 😉 c. If you were to win 1 million Euro/Dollar/Pounds (whatever), what would be the first thing you’d do? First I would give my mum some money to pay her back (in part) for all the drinks she paid for at uni lol then Id do sensible stuff like get a house and stock up on all the boring things I always need to save up for…a decent new razor…a good haircut and colour…a boob job? d. What’s your favourite past-time and why? Photoshop…because the impossible becomes possible when Photoshop is involved lol. Either that or drawing/blogging…call of duty… expression/release e. Describe yourself in 5 sentences or less. Hmmm, that would depend on my mood while writing this lol. In general (off my blog) I am a little bit crazy (usually the good kind) rather random, I love to laugh. I am a worrier, a lover, a fighter and I am often surprised by my own determination and strength. Physically I am 5,5, average weight/build, brown eyes and brunette…though I’m usually (and was born) blonde 😉
My questions to you: What song is stuck in your head? If looking at a bed…which side do you HAVE to sleep on? Or are you a starfish? Dinosaurs or dragons? What’s the biggest life lesson you have learnt so far? How many men does it take to change a light bulb?
5. And finally, let them know you have nominated them Hopefully the pingbacks will do that…
Phew…I got there in the end, so Thank you all and Congrats to the ‘nominees’ (Please dont feel obliged to do any of the above…just know Im thinking of you 🙂 )
Versatile Blogger Award (Photo credit: It’s Great To Be Home)
Versatile blogger Award:
If nominated below here is what you are meant to (but don’t HAVE to) do
1) Add The Versatile Blogger award photo on a blog post
2) Thank the person who presented you with the award and link back to him or her in your post
3) Share seven things about yourself
4) Pass the award along to 15 bloggers you’ve recently discovered.
5)Contact the chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.
7 things about me:
I spent half of today filling out an application form for a job I aren’t really fussed about getting.
I have an interview on Monday and I am pooing my pants
I went to Lego Land on Monday and it was one of the best days EVER
I felt rubbish today for slacking on my blogging
I am currently working my way through the Ally McBeal boxset
I have a little bit of a crush on Al Green (yes I know)
I’m wondering if its weird to consider coffee at 10pm
And for the Merci Award: (I had to make my own image)
1. As usual a big thank you and a link back to the person who nominated you.
2. Mention 5 things you would like to do with your life, no matter how mad or tame.
3. Nominate six bloggers and say why they have left their mark on you. Hence the name “The Thank You Award”
4. Let them know.
5. Say a big THANK YOU TO EVERYONE ON WORDPRESS!!
5 things I would like to do with my life
I would like to find a job/career I absolutely love
I want to feel independent
I wouldn’t mind a boob job (lol) not to make them massive but just to re-inflate the ones I have – they aren’t what they used to be (fact) but of course the thought of an OAP with perky boobs puts me off -plus I would need money for that lol.
I NEED and therefore want my hair sorted – trimmed and dyed (for professional purposes of course lol)
I want a break…somewhere warm, with cocktails and a pool *ahhhhh*
Nominees (I’m breaking the rules again)
I realise many of my nominees will have received other awards from me recently so please don’t feel obliged to accept or do a post about it etc…just know that I think you’re amazing 🙂
BeetleyPete… http://beetleypete.wordpress.com/
I know you wont accept this but you are my virtual rock. You have been with me from the very start, you keep me going, you tell me straight…you’re amazing…THANK YOU
Yesterday I was notified that Comfortably Numb has (somehow) hit 100 followers in its first month
THANK YOU!
This post is not about numbers and stats – its about recognising what a wonderful thing the blogging world can be. Its the virtual relationships that these followings allow, the mini support network which is built when 2 bloggers find each other and relate to situations. Its about the escape which some of us find through blogging and the ability to pour your heart out (whilst in pjs and looking like shit) with no judgement (well maybe a little)
I realise that compared to many of the blogs I follow 100 followers isn’t a lot but to me…well it is.
I am amazed that one person has stuck around to see the car crash of my (recent) life – let alone 100, it seems that misery really does love company lol. But then maybe that’s what keeps you reading…the car crash TV aspect; like crowding at the bottom of a building while some business man threatens to jump from the window ledge…well sorry to disappoint you rubber neckers but I aint jumpin 😉 …thanks to YOU.
I didn’t start this blog for the numbers, I started it as a way of keeping myself grounded and you…(or the majority of) have helped me do that so I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU!
Thank you all for the incredible support you have given me thus far.
For keeping me strong
For making me smile
For letting me vent
For helping me see different perspectives
For being a welcome distraction
For waving those pom poms 😉
I hope that -now my situation is levelling out a little more- I can do the same for you 🙂
I have lost my blog award viginity thanks to Wrestling Life <—(make sure you check out their blog) whom has nominated me for the Very Inspiring Blog Award 🙂
I don’t know if I would have used ‘inspiring’ to describe my blog, more depressing as shit! Lol 😉 but perhaps that’s just my mood for today, its definitely nice to think that someone else finds inspiration or encouragement through my words.
I realise people feel differently about these awards so it is entirely your choice whether you accept it and pass it on or just grin smugly and ignore it…either way please know that I find your blog inspiring
So, here are the ‘rules’:
1. Display the award logo on your blog
2. Link back to the person who nominated you
3. State 7 things about yourself
4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for this award and link to them
5. Notify those bloggers of the nomination and the award’s requirements. (I assume they will get pingbacks but please tell me if Im mistaken)
7 Things about Me (and a few relevant links…why not?)
1. I LOVE pasta…I would happily eat it every day for the rest of my life
2. My grandma regularly overdosed me with VERY sweet tea when I was younger; so in my UNI days I avoided it like the plague and was tea free for 4 years…until I learned to love it (with a little less sugar)
3. I hate being outdoors…because I am ALWAYS cold
4. I am embarrassed about people seeing me wearing my glasses…I need to get over it
5. I’m a little bit in love with JB from JLS (yes sad I know…but I just want to cuddle him)
6. A Carrot is my happy place 😉
7. I have really enjoyed NaPoWriMo, despite rebelling against the rules and only posting poems when I want to…cause that’s how I roll
Nominees….
I will say now some of these will be purely because you kick ass as a blogger friend/your comments are inspirational/your outlook is refreshing/You‘ve paid me to nominate you…but your blogs are shit (lol joking joking)
1. It has to be Beetley Pete http://beetleypete.wordpress.com/about/ Pete is a bloody legend! There through it all, good and bad and not afraid to say what he thinks -even if he does apologise for it later 😉 Pete doesn’t ‘DO’ awards that much so make sure you all nominate him for everything just to wind him up…OR just show him some blog love cause hes got a good thing going over there
3. Doggys Style http://doggysstyle.wordpress.com/ Despite being hilarious and posting about the likes of ‘dog farts’ and ‘wheelchair sex’ this blog is NOT freshly pressed so I wouldn’t get too excited 😉 Regardless Leo is so supportive in comments 🙂
4. Behind the mask of abuse http://behindthemaskofabuse.com/about/ SUCH a strong lady! She really is inspiring, to learn of all the difficulties she has suffered and yet she is still pushing through, still determined to break the cycle and doing so well…go show her some love!
5. Donna Gwinnell Weidner http://donnaweidner.com/ My own personal cheerleader, so supportive with beautiful writing AND she was recently freshly pressed *whoop whoop*
7. Kurt Rees Poetry http://kurtrees.wordpress.com/ Only recently discovered (by me so that counts right?) But I am already in love with this blog and often (ok maybe it happened once) steal sorry reblog his work without permission…cause im naughty like that
8. Jesus likes pizza http://jesuslikespizza.wordpress.com/ SO inspirational, this lady writes beautifully, her blog is just so sweet. Her faith and outlook are refreshing
10. The Ranting Papizilla http://therantingpapizilla.wordpress.com/ yeah he likes a good rant but he also inspires people (like me) to get in touch with their poetic sides and participate in NaPoWriMo. Im impressed by his drive, if it weren’t for him I wouldn’t be doing a bit of dabbling in the rhyming world.
11. Pouring My Art Out http://pouringmyartout.wordpress.com/ A funny dude who does art…has a book out AND rocks a pair of shades! If that’s not inspiring…well I don’t know what is
12. Fat Bottom Girl Said What? http://fatbottomgirlsaidwhat.wordpress.com/ Shes had a bit of a rough time lately but I love her no shit attitude!…and her swearing 😉 Dust yourself off and try again
I KNOW I have missed a load of amazing people but Ive just copied and pasted the same link 3 times…its late…im tired and im leaving it at 12 nominees so there.
Well done to everyone nominated…THANK YOU all for being bloody amazing and making my blogging world what it is and Thank You again Wrestling Life for the award (I would have nominated you back but its not allowed)
Comfortably Numb 